Perfect Crime
A long running psychological murder mystery (the longest-running play in New York) in a very small theatre in the heart of midtown.
... Read moreThe longest-running play in New York City's history takes place in the home of a wealthy psychiatrist, Margaret Brent, who is accused of murdering her husband. A handsome detective thinks he has it all figured out, but Margaret's husband's murder is only the beginning of what may just be the perfect crime.
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- 1 hour and 55 minutes
- Open run
- The Theater Center / Anne L. Bernstein Theater (Midtown W)
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Reviews (186)
3 Critics' Reviews
"But if you stick with the story - and considering the turgid performances, that's asking a lot - it does make sense and even has a certain thematic elegance. As the illusions reveal themselves, a confusion and sense of terror slowly build. Or at least that's what should happen if the production wasn't so lethargic." Full Review
"There's just no killing New York's currently longest-running play. On Sunday, Warren Manzi's 1987 murder mystery, directed by Jeffrey Hyatt, hits a major mile-marker: 10,000 performances. Having never seen the show before, the time seemed right. As of No. 9,980, there's still life in the modestly diverting thriller." Full Review
"In the face of awkward segues within the characters’ dialogue and the lack of chemistry, Perfect Crime is still an intriguing thriller full of unexpected twists and turns. It will leave you unsettled and questioning the motives of its characters like any suspenseful piece of work will do. And in my opinion, that is its strongest asset." Full Review
183 Members' Reviews
See it if you like mystery
Don't see it if you don't like mystery
See it if You like to see shows so bad that they are good. You get free tickets. Bad acting, bad plots amuse you.
Don't see it if You care about theater. You expect decent acting, decent plot when seeing a show. It's laughable & shouldn't be.
See it if If you dislike mysteries. You will be glad you dislike mysteries and never see one again.
Don't see it if If you like a good ending to a mystery.
See it if You want to see a lady-robot in human body.
Don't see it if You have to pay full price
See it if You have seen every murder mystery of the past, and you need to support yet another show about a murder mystery - no matter how amateurish:(
Don't see it if You are interested in seeing a show that's linear in plot; You don't like acting that seems cartoonish and fake: like a parody of a mystery.
See it if Engrossing murder mystery with a determined detective and an engaging male psychiatric patient who wears women's dresses (fun to watch!)
Don't see it if The current cast is really top-notch and I highly enjoyed the show (wasn't hard at all to follow; not sure why there is so much negativity.)
See it if You just want to check this one off the list. It is the longest running play in New York!
Don't see it if You think you're going to see an interesting thriller or murder mystery. Be warned, it's awful.
See it if you're desperate for a thriller. But, you'll be sorry you wasted your time.
Don't see it if I can't believe this is still running. They must get the theater rent-free.
See it if Very confusing show
Don't see it if Don't see it
See it if you like campy murder mysteries and want to see an example of a play that makes you wonder how it could possibly still be running
Don't see it if you want to enjoy a good evening of theater
See it if you like mysteries and good acting
Don't see it if you don't like mysteries or plays
See it if You like off-broadway and like murder mysteries. Don't have great expectations it's a play. Be entertained. Relax and enjoy the show.
Don't see it if You don't like murder mysteries. Don't see it if you like fast paced shows.
See it if you like a well acted, quirky, suspenseful play that has been running in nyc for years
Don't see it if you don't want to have to think or pay attention to the plot
See it if You want to waste your money
Don't see it if Save your money
See it if you want to see the longest-running off-Broadway play WITH THE ORIGINAL STAR! Fun time if you go in with no expectations at all.
Don't see it if you want good, serious theatre.
See it if Was just ok. Good in parts, boring in parts
Don't see it if You expect anything more than mediocre
See it if If you're old, like really old & like "Matlock"..This show is SO dated... I understand it has longest-TENURED actress, but, OMG! SNOOZEFEST
Don't see it if You want something up-to-date
See it if Want to see a murder mystery
Don't see it if Want to see actors who don't look like they are falling asleep onstage. Or see actors kiss so awkwardly its uncomfortable.
See it if You want to see a classic off Broadway show. It's been around forever.
Don't see it if You're looking for a great show. It's ok but far from great.
See it if No reason. I walked out at intermission. Terrible. For the life of me - I have no idea why it's been playing this long.
Don't see it if You don't want to throw away you money on a cliched stupid "mystery" that isn't very mysterious.
See it if you need a nap
Don't see it if you like theater
See it if you enjoy wasting your money.
Don't see it if you want an interesting crime story. The story is flawed and the lead actress couldn't care less about her fellow performers.
See it if You're fascinated by "train wrecks" & want to see a notorious legend of a play.
Don't see it if you have time to see only one show in New York.
See it if you've seen everything else in town. (Cheap tickets are usually easy to come by for this show.)
Don't see it if you expect some mystery from your mystery plays or thrills from your thrillers.